Understanding Narcissism

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What Three Factors Predict If a Child Will Become a Narcissist?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on January 1, 2020

Are you wondering why one child grows up to be a narcissist while another develops a completely different disorder? Knowledge of these three factors can give you the answer.

Are you wondering why one child grows up to be a narcissist while another develops a completely different disorder? Knowledge of these three factors can give you the answer.

Flirting

How to Recognize a Bad Therapist

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on December 1, 2019

If your therapy is going nowhere and you suspect that you are with the wrong therapist, here is the information that can help you decide: Is it me or is it my therapist?

If your therapy is going nowhere and you suspect that you are with the wrong therapist, here is the information that can help you decide: Is it me or is it my therapist?

Empathy

Do Therapists Empathize with Abusive Narcissistic Clients?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on November 10, 2019

Have you ever wondered how psychotherapists can empathize with severely abusive narcissistic clients? Here is the secret of how we do it.

Have you ever wondered how psychotherapists can empathize with severely abusive narcissistic clients? Here is the secret of how we do it.

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Can Narcissists Become Less Self-Centered?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on October 22, 2019

Are you tired of your narcissistic mate's self-centered behavior and wondering if change is possible? Here is a 6-step plan that can help.

Are you tired of your narcissistic mate's self-centered behavior and wondering if change is possible? Here is a 6-step plan that can help.

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Understanding the Terms of Narcissism

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on September 2, 2019

If you are confused by the new narcissistic slang and are wondering what love bombing, hoovering, gaslighting, and flying monkeys actually mean, here are the answers you need.

If you are confused by the new narcissistic slang and are wondering what love bombing, hoovering, gaslighting, and flying monkeys actually mean, here are the answers you need.

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10 Stages in the Treatment of Narcissistic Disorders

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on August 3, 2019

If you have ever wondered if narcissists can be helped by therapy, the answer is yes. But it takes a lot of effort.

If you have ever wondered if narcissists can be helped by therapy, the answer is yes. But it takes a lot of effort.

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Will It Help to Abuse My Narcissistic Mate Right Back?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on July 13, 2019

Are you fed up with your narcissistic partner's abusive behavior and wondering if treating them the same way will help? Read this first.

Are you fed up with your narcissistic partner's abusive behavior and wondering if treating them the same way will help? Read this first.

Relationships

Are Narcissists Really Capable of Enduring Love?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on May 17, 2019

Are you wondering if the narcissist in your life is capable of loving you the way that you love them? Here are some answers to your questions that may make you think twice.

Are you wondering if the narcissist in your life is capable of loving you the way that you love them? Here are some answers to your questions that may make you think twice.

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How to Tell If Your Date Will Be a Narcissistic Mate

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on April 13, 2019

You can avoid entering into a romantic relationship with an abusive narcissist. This post shares the warning signs that signal, "Get out now."

You can avoid entering into a romantic relationship with an abusive narcissist. This post shares the warning signs that signal, "Get out now."

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Is Couples' Therapy Useful When One Partner Is a Narcissist?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on April 6, 2019

Why the most obvious way of getting help for a relationship doesn't always work when narcissism is involved.

Why the most obvious way of getting help for a relationship doesn't always work when narcissism is involved.

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Why Does Your Narcissistic Partner Always Blame You?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on February 17, 2019

Are you wondering why your narcissistic partner always blames you, even when it's obvious that it's not your fault?

Are you wondering why your narcissistic partner always blames you, even when it's obvious that it's not your fault?

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How Do You Develop Whole Object Relations as an Adult?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on February 11, 2019

Do you see yourself and other people as either all good or all bad? These methods can help you achieve a more realistic and integrated sense of yourself and other people.

Do you see yourself and other people as either all good or all bad? These methods can help you achieve a more realistic and integrated sense of yourself and other people.

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What Type of Narcissist Does Well in Therapy?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on February 3, 2019

Are you wondering if the narcissist in your life is a good candidate for psychotherapy? These seven characteristics can give you a clue.

Are you wondering if the narcissist in your life is a good candidate for psychotherapy? These seven characteristics can give you a clue.

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Narcissistic Judo: Make Your Mate's Narcissism Work for You

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on January 16, 2019

Are you tired of never getting your way with a narcissistic mate? Learning a bit of judo can help you get more of what you want without arguments.

Are you tired of never getting your way with a narcissistic mate? Learning a bit of judo can help you get more of what you want without arguments.

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What If You Refuse to Take Your Narcissistic Ex Back?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on December 31, 2018

Your narcissistic ex who cruelly dumped you now wants to see you again. If you are wondering what he will do if you say "no," this article can help you predict how he may react.

Your narcissistic ex who cruelly dumped you now wants to see you again. If you are wondering what he will do if you say "no," this article can help you predict how he may react.

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Can You Be Friends with a Narcissist?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on December 11, 2018

If you are wondering whether someone is too narcissistic to be a friend, here is some information that can help you make up your mind.

If you are wondering whether someone is too narcissistic to be a friend, here is some information that can help you make up your mind.

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Are You Dealing With a Malignant Narcissist?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on October 24, 2018

If you suspect that the narcissist in your life is out to destroy your self-confidence, you may be right.

If you suspect that the narcissist in your life is out to destroy your self-confidence, you may be right.

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Are Narcissists Bad People?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on October 8, 2018

If you have been wondering how much to blame the narcissist in your life for their abusive behavior, this article can help you decide.

If you have been wondering how much to blame the narcissist in your life for their abusive behavior, this article can help you decide.

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How to Predict Narcissistic Abuse

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on September 6, 2018

Are you feeling abused by the narcissist in your life? Learn the three main triggers of narcissistic abuse.

Are you feeling abused by the narcissist in your life? Learn the three main triggers of narcissistic abuse.

Relationships

Self-Help for Narcissists: How to Stop Devaluing People

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on August 4, 2018

Do people accuse you of devaluing them? If you want to improve your relationships and be less narcissistic, this simple five-step method can help.

Do people accuse you of devaluing them? If you want to improve your relationships and be less narcissistic, this simple five-step method can help.